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Claim Benefits

Unemployment claims in Nebraska are filed online at NEworks.nebraska.gov

See the instructions below for creating an account, filing a new claim, and certifying eligibility each week. In-person claim assistance is available at our job centers across the state from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits at NEworks.nebraska.gov Frequently Asked Questions Handbook for Unemployed Workers Manual de Seguro de Desempleo para Trabajadores Desempleados Required Reemployment Activities Unemployment Claim Basics Brochure

Important Reminders

Online Searchable Resume Requirement

An online, searchable resume in NEworks is required in order to meet eligibility requirements. See instructions: Publishing Your Resume Online

File Weekly Claims

File weekly claims while your new claim is processing and for every week that you are unemployed or working reduced hours. You have from Sunday to Saturday to claim benefits for the previous week. If you don’t file your claim on time, your benefit payments may be affected. 

Read all Communication About Your Claim

If claiming unemployment benefits, you are required to read the Handbook for Unemployed Workers

Check your email, the NEworks Message Center, telephone messages, and the mail for updates about your claim. Keep your contact information current because you’ll receive notices outlining what you need to do to maintain benefit eligibility.

 

Instructions

Putting Your Resume Online Confirmando que su Currículo está en Internet Accessing Your 1099-G Fraud Reporting Form Instructional Videos Unemployment Claim Instructions Instrucciones para Presentar un Reclamo por Desempleo Uploading a Document into NEworks

Employer Resources

Employee Notice: Unemployment Insurance Benefits Eligibility Poster Employer's Guide to Unemployment Insurance Employment Security Law Extension of Worker Attachment Status Guidance Documents Report Refusal to Work Short-Time Compensation

Visit NEworks to:

  • Apply for an Unemployment Insurance Tax account number
  • File Quarterly Combined Tax Reports
  • Appeal UI Benefit Charges
NEworks More Employer Resources

Appeals Information

You have the right to appeal if you disagree with a determination regarding your claim. Your appeal must be received or filed online within 20 calendar days from the date the determination was issued. While your appeal is pending, continue to file for weekly benefits and complete all weekly requirements at NEworks.nebraska.gov.
 
File An Appeal Online Access Records for Your Hearing Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Appeals Forms Legal Resources

Additional Programs

Approved TrainingDisaster Unemployment Assistance Dislocated Worker Program Emergency Food Assistance Program Reemployment Program NEres SNAP Next Step Trade Readjustment AllowanceOverpayment Waiver Application

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax preparation Resources: